Signal generation and storage in FRET-based nanocommunications

Publication date: Available online 1 August 2019Source: Nano Communication NetworksAuthor(s): Jakub Kmiecik, Krzysztof Wojcik, Pawel Kulakowski, Andrzej JajszczykAbstractThe paper is concerned with Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) considered as a mechanism for communication between nanodevices. Two solved issues are reported in the paper, namely: signal generation and signal storage in FRET-based nanonetworks. First, luciferase molecules as FRET transmitters which are able to generate FRET signals themselves, taking energy from chemical reactions without any external light exposure, are proposed. Second, channelrhodopsins as FRET receivers, as they can convert FRET signals into voltage, are suggested. Further, medical in-body systems where both molecule types might be successfully applied, are discussed. Luciferase-channelrhodopsin communication is modeled and its performance is numerically validated, reporting on its throughput, bit error rate, propagation delay and energy consumption.
Source: Nano Communication Networks - Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research